ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen therapy is the priority to address hypoxemia in pulmonary embolism, stabilizing respiratory status before other interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea, improving patient comfort during treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is unnecessary in a 6-year-old with fused skull bones, unlike in infants with meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
The family of a client, stung by a bee, has rushed the client to the emergency room. The client is experiencing hives and redness at the site. Upon arrival, the client states, 'I feel a lump in my throat, and I am sweating. I can't breathe! I think I am going to die.' The nurse anticipates which emergency treatment next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing symptoms like throat swelling and breathing difficulty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing fluid intake helps manage ascites by preventing further fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity.